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Diabetes, Obesity, and MASH (DOM)Måløv, DenmarkScientific discovery has always been about pushing boundaries — but in this role, you’ll go beyond science itself to drive innovation and create meaningful impact. It’s only through unordinary approaches that we can deliver truly extraordinary results. Your new roleAs an Associate Scientist in Islet & Insulin Biology within DOM (Diabetes, Obesity, and MASH) Therapy Area, you will play a key role in advancing drug discovery projects, translating scientific insight into transformative therapies through cutting-edge target validation and experimental research. Your daily key responsibilities include:

Planning, conducting, and concluding experiments aligned with project timelines and departmental objectivesEnsuring scientific excellence through accurate documentation, adherence to protocols, and compliance with regulatory standardsCollaborating with technicians and scientists, leading project meetings, experimental planning, execution, and data interpretationContributing to departmental activities, including maintaining laboratory systems and standard operating procedures to ensure high scientific standardsApplying an innovative approach to daily work, identifying solutions to experimental challenges and continuously improving lab processes and workflowsRepresenting the department in internal and external projects, innovation groups, business meetings, and scientific conferencesYour new departmentIn Research & Early Development, you’ll be part of a unit that researches transformative therapies that are scalable and globally accessible.

We combine scientific questions with AI tools and human data, partner with leading institutions, and value curiosity and diversity of thought. Together, we explore scientific ideas and advance them into treatments for clinical testing. The Islet & Insulin Biology department consists of 13 highly dedicated people of different nationalities and scientific backgrounds. Our focus is to identify, explore and perform early validation of novel insulins and potential drugs targeting the endocrine pancreasYour Skills And QualificationsWe are looking for a proactive and motivated scientist who thrives in a high-paced research environment and is eager to contribute to cutting-edge science in islet biology.

You’ll bring with you:

A MSc in cell biology, chemical engineering, biochemistry, or a related life sciences fieldA minimum of 2 years of hands-on laboratory experience within the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry or academiaStrong technical expertise in mammalian cell cultures techniques, along with experience with QPCR, ELISA, and imagingSolid communication and collaboration skills, with a proactive mindset in reaching ambitious goals through teamwork and shared purposeProficiency in English, both verbally and in writing A self-motivated and agile approach, coupled with a true global mindset and the ability to thrive in a rapid environment with shifting prioritiesExperience working with human islets or organoids is a strong advantage, as is expertise with AAV techniques.

Working at Novo NordiskEvery day we seek the solutions that defeat serious chronic diseases. To do this, we approach our work with an unconventional spirit, a rare determination, and a constant curiosity. For over 100 years, this unordinary mindset has seen us build a company unlike any other. One where a collective passion for our purpose, mutual respect and a willingness to go beyond what we know delivers extraordinary results. What We OfferThere is, of course, more on offer here than the uniqueness of our culture and the extraordinary results we produce.

Being part of a global healthcare company means opportunities to learn and develop are all around us, while our benefits are designed with your career and life stage in mind. More informationFor further information, please contact Director Louise Winkel at +45 30755391. Deadline10 August 2025. This is a 1-year maternity cover position with start on October 1, 2025 at the latest. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so please apply as soon as possible. Novo Nordisk is not your typical healthcare company. In a modern world of quick fixes, we focus on solutions to defeat serious chronic diseases and promote long-term health.

Our unordinary mindset is at the heart of everything we do. We seek out new ideas and put people first as we push the boundaries of science, make healthcare more accessible, and treat, prevent, and even cure diseases that affect millions of lives. Because it takes an unordinary approach to drive real, lasting change in health.